Job Description

• Conduct and communicate human health safety risk assessments on a broad range of products, including the substantiation of safety-related claims and taking into consideration identified hazards and exposure according to the intended product use. This includes assessment of scientific literature, evaluation of the toxicological database, determination of appropriate toxicological and other safety endpoints, design hazard analysis, failure mode analysis, exposure assessments, clinical evaluation, and written documentation.
• Manage the design, monitoring and interpretation of chemical characterization analyses, in vitro and in vivo toxicology, safety testing, and biocompatibility conducted under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and when applicable, clinical studies conducted under Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
• Contribute to and effectively communicate product safety guidance and regulatory safety compliance information, safety point-of-view papers and health risk assessments to internal or external technical experts as well as functional and business unit leaders and management. Represent K-C\xe2\x80\x99s key business interests on trade association task forces.
• Effectively support life cycle management through collaboration with cross-functional teams to review and respond to safety post-market surveillance data with documented assessments, risk-benefit analysis, and risk management activities.
• Conduct her or himself in accordance with Kimberly-Clark leadership behaviors and corporate policies and procedures with an expectation to maintain and enhance their technical, professional, leadership and communication skills through professional development and participation in scientific conferences and meetings, publication of appropriate work in peer-reviewed journals and other aspects of technical and leadership development.

Basic Qualifications: Degree in toxicology, pharmacology, biomedical or related scientific field of study with prior relevant experience:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 5+ years of experience, or
• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree with 3+ years of experience, or
• PhD, MD, DVM with some relevant experience preferred

Knowledge of industry, scientific safety and risk assessment practices, principles, and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of toxicological testing and clinical study design. Proficient knowledge in regulatory science, risk assessment practices and national/international quality management system requirements associated with the development, commercialization and manufacture of consumer products, US-FDA Class 1 medical devices, and EU MDR products. Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills with demonstrated proficiency working effectively with technical staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Must be an effective communicator in oral and written correspondences as well as presentation formats. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and independently manage multiple tasks in a cross-functional business, academic or professional setting. Ability to communicate fluently (speak, read, write) in English. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively (speak, read, write) in a secondary language. Certification by the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) or other equivalent health science or medical professional certification. Demonstrated proficiency working within SAP database environments and Microsoft programs. Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international). Existing knowledge of the garment or textile industry